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Didelphis Albiventris) Int. J. Morphol., 39(2):416-422, 2021. Anatomical Characteristics of the Bones of the Thoracic Limb of White-Eared Opossum (Didelphis albiventris) Características Anatómicas de los Huesos del Miembro Torácico de la Zarigüeya Oreja Blanca (Didelphis albiventris) Guilherme pereira Chiarello; Silvio Piresgomes; Tais Harumi De Castro Sasahara & Maria Angélica Miglino CHIARELLO, G. P.; PIRESGOMES, S.; HARUMI DE CASTRO SASAHARA, T. & MIGLINO, M. A. Anatomical characteristics of the bones of the thoracic limb of white-eared opossum (Didelphis albiventris). Int. J. Morphol., 39(2):416-422, 2021. SUMMARY: The skeleton of the thoracic limb is one of the key aspects for the understanding of the habits and movement of different mammalian species. Considering the gap about studies related to marsupial osteology, this work proposes to study the aspects inherent to the skeleton of opossums, with emphasis on the detailed anatomical description of the bones that form the thoracic limb. For this purpose, the bones of six specimens of possums of the species Didelphis albiventris were used. These small to medium sized marsupials inhabit a wide range of South America, living in several types of habitats, being commonly described as arboreal omnivores and have anthropic habits. For the execution of this study, the bone accidents perceptible in the specimens were identified by superficial palpation, which were then radiographed. The thoracic limb bones were prepared by boiling and drying in the sun. Finally, from the radiographic images and the prepared bones, a detailed description of the anatomy of the bone components of the thoracic limb of Didelphis albiventris was made, joining the previously obtained data of surface anatomy. These data were compared with data from the literature, discussing the functional significance of the osteological findings of the thoracic limb of Didelphis albiventris. KEY WORDS: Animal Anatomy; Marsupial; Osteology; Wild Animals. INTRODUCTION The morphological aspects related to the skeleton are They are small to medium sized animals, with black-gray very well known in euterium animals, especially in domestic coat on the body, black on the tail and white on the ears and animals (Dyceet al. 2019) and in humans (Drake et al., 2010). face, and have a black stripe on the head and black spots In contrast, there are few details about the skeletal around the eyes (Cáceres, 2001). morphology of marsupials, with works such as those of Maier (1987, 1989) and Abdala et al. (2001) being some examples. The white-eared opossum is a versatile animal with Other published researches in the area focus on an estimated respect to its habitats and can live in meadows, mountains, study of the age of animals from morphometric or dental woods and forests, and is also found in urban environments. parameters (Lowrance, 1949; Bergallo & Cerqueira, 1994; The variation of habitats depends on humidity, water Gardner et al., 2005), or morphometric relations associated availability and temperature conditions (Lemos & Cerqueira, with sexual dimorphism (Astúa, 2010). However, there is a 2002; Mitchell, 2014). It is commonly found in tropical and gap about research that better elucidates the complete subtropical regions of South America, being part of the lo- descriptive characteristics of the macroscopic anatomy of cal fauna of Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia and the skeleton of these mammals, in particular the limbs and Brazil (Tocchio et al., 2015). In general, they have solitary their characteristics. and nomadic habits, being a digger animal (Mitchell). Thus, they can live in groups inside holes, but also next to garbage One of the most common marsupials in the Brazilian and in empty human structures, having typically anthropic territory is the white-eared opossum, Didelphis albiventris. habits (Cáceres, 2000). Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Sao Paulo (FMVZ-USP), Av. Prof. Dr. Orlando Marques de Paiva, 87, Cidade Universitária, CEP: 05508 270, São Paulo-SP, Brazil. 416 CHIARELLO, G. P.; PIRESGOMES, S.; HARUMI DE CASTRO SASAHARA, T. & MIGLINO, M. A. Anatomical characteristics of the bones of the thoracic limb of white-eared opossum (Didelphis albiventris). Int. J. Morphol., 39(2):416-422, 2021. There are different types of works in the bibliography The radiographs aim to show the organization of involving analysis of aspects related to Didelphis albiventris. the skeleton "in situ", showing the relationship of the bones However, most of these studies involve clinical, therapeutic between them, allowing a more applied analysis about the and/or anesthetic aspects, such as the studies by da Silva et anatomical aspects of D. albiventris, approaching the al. (2017) on parasite infection in D. albiventris and by veterinary clinical practice by bringing a description of Waxman et al. (2018) on immobilization of this species. how the bones of the thoracic limb of this species of mar- The few papers more focused on morphology of this species supial through one of the main tests for diagnosis of bone are dedicated to the study of non-fossil structures, such as changes. the work of Schäfer et al. (2017) on the structure of the tongue of this animal. In this way, a scientific importance Macerations and Preparation of Skeletons: For the of the study of this species is realized, but with a reduced detailed analysis of the anatomical characters, the volume of data about the morphology of the appendicular preparation of the bones of the Didelphis albiventris skeleton of this animal. specimens was started so that the bone details could be appreciated. The same protocol was recommended for all prepared specimens: the thoracic limb was separated from MATERIAL AND METHOD the trunk by the section of the thoracic cincture muscle and sternum-clavicular disarticulation. The musculature was removed, and the bones were separated from each The methodology consists of two distinct parts: the other, the scapula and clavicle bones and the radius and collection and preparation of opossum bones, and the ulna were kept together with the hand. Subsequently, the anatomical analysis (which encompasses the study of process of cleaning and whitening of the bones was initiated surface anatomy, radiographic images and macerated bones). through subsequent boiling sessions in 10 % aqueous For both stages of the study, cadavers of opossums of the solution with 200v hydrogen peroxide. The bones genus Didelphis albiventris will be used, which will come underwent boiling periods of about five to ten minutes and from run over and/or accidents registered in the streets and were removed from the boil for removal of soft tissue highways of the central region of the state of Rio Grande residue, tendons, and muscles through dissection. After do Sul, being duly collected with the SISBio authorization the last boiling session, the bones were exposed to sunlight obtained from the Brazilian Institute of Environment and for complete drying and completion of the whitening Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA), number: 64495. process, and a period of 48 hours was sufficient for com- plete drying of the material. Six adult specimens were collected, three male and three females, from D. albiventris. After collection, these animals were stored in a freezer for conservation until RESULTS analysis began. All specimens were collected on highways and surroundings during 2019, in the vicinity of the UFSM campus - Santa Maria, RS. The skeleton of the thoracic limb of Didelphis albiventris is composed of two bones that form the thoracic Surface Anatomy: Initially, right after the collection of the cincture (clavicle and scapula), the humerus bone in the adult specimens, bone aspects perceived through palpation brachial region, the radius and ulna bones in the forearm on the skin in regions with no alterations due to cause mortis region, and the constituent bones of the skeleton of the hand were analyzed and can be considered as reference points. - carpal bones, metacarpal bones, phalanges and sesamoids. These aspects were noted for later description of the palpa- ble bone aspects on the skin. Clavicle. The clavicle of D. albiventris is an elongated, curved, slightly flattened bone. It articulates medially with Specimen Radiographs: After superficial analysis of the the manubrium of the sternum, and laterally with the bone elements in the specimens, radiographic images were acromion of the scapula. The sternal end of the clavicle is taken on the latero-lateral axes in order to better evidence subtly wider than the acromial end and holds a cartilage the bone structures of the thoracic limb before the for articulation with the clavicular incisura of the sternal mechanical preparation of the bones was performed. To be manubrium. The body of the clavicle is slightly bumpy. radiographed, the two specimens that had a lower degree The acromial end articulates with the hamate process of of injury derived from the cause mortis were chosen, aiming the acromion through a small cartilage. The portion of the at a higher content of adequate information about the clavicle's body can be perceived by skin palpation (Figs. 1 skeleton. and 4). 417 CHIARELLO, G. P.; PIRESGOMES, S.; HARUMI DE CASTRO SASAHARA, T. & MIGLINO, M. A. Anatomical characteristics of the bones of the thoracic limb of white-eared opossum (Didelphis albiventris). Int. J. Morphol., 39(2):416-422, 2021. Scapula. This flat bone forms the main bone base of the thoracic cingulate in D. albiventris. The scapula is fixed against the chest wall of the trunk by means of the muscles of the cingulate and articulates distally with the clavicle and humerus bones. It has two faces, three edges and three angles. The lateral face has a developed spine and divides this face into two shallow pits of equivalent areas: the supraspinatus fossa (craniodorsal to the spine) and the infraspinatus fossa (caudoventral to the spine). The spine presents a thickening ventrally called acromion. The acromion has a hamate process ventrally, with an articular area for articulation with the clavicle, and dorsally a wide supra-hamate process, which extends caudally over the scapular neck.
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